Board of Directors

Our center is governed by a board of parents and professionals. The majority of our board members are family members of children or youth with disabilities. We encourage you to apply for a position on the board. Just complete this application and return it to Pathfinder Services of ND at 1015 S Broadway, Suite 42, Minot, ND 58701 or send it by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Board of Directors:

David King, Professional (Board President)

Becky Dolley, Professional (Secretary/Treasurer)

Nancy Burke, Professional

Shannon Cook, Parent

Jessica Haugen, Parent

Sarah Olson, Parent

Brandon Rogers, Parent

Dr. Mark Vollmer, Professional

Desiree Herzig, Parent

Purpose: The board sets the overall mission and policies for the center. They hire the executive director and assist with the general promotion of the Pathfinder Services of ND services.

Mission: To unite parents and teachers with the resources to build positive futures for and with children, students and young adults with learning differences or challenges.

Major responsibilities:

Leadership for our center

Organize the board of directors, officers, and committees

Form policies and procedures

Oversee the annual budget

Oversee program planning and evaluation

Evaluate the Executive Director

Review reports

Promote the center

Assist in raising funds

Reach out to new groups

Length of term: A board member serves for three years. The term may be renewed twice pending approval of the board. After serving three terms a board member must wait for a period of one year before becoming eligible to serve again.

Meetings and time commitment: Meetings are held a minimum of four times a year. They typically last two hours. Families often participate by phone and stipends for travel are available. Board members may be asked to serve on committees.

Prior Experience: No prior experience is required. We provide new members with orientation and information to support their role as a board member.